Let it Rain vs Mercurial paint color comparison

Let it Rain vs Mercurial

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Let it Rain reads as blue-grey, while Mercurial reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 61 vs 34, Mercurial will read as the brighter of the two — a 27-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Let it Rain's neutral character against Mercurial's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 19.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Let it Rain
Sherwin-Williams · 9152
LRV34.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9152
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Mercurial
Sherwin-Williams · 9550
LRV61.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9550
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Let it Rain vs Mercurial Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Let it Rain on one side and Mercurial on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.